Self-Study Tools:
For the fellow avid reader, here’s a comprehensive recommended book list from Jules’ library. Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or feedback.
For the fellow avid writer, here’s a list of journal prompts to aid in introspection and self study.
Guided Meditations:
Vipassana Meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka hosts donation based Meditation Courses. These courses provide room and 2 meals per day for students and volunteers in communes located throughout the world near major cities. All volunteers must first be students of a 10 day silent meditation course. To learn more or sign up to attend a course, please visit the Dhamma Official Website.
The Integrative Restoration iRest Institute is a non-profit organization that offers Yoga Nidra tools, techniques, trainings and programs. Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Military at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to aid soldiers with PTSD, depression and other ailments, Dr. Richard Miller clinically studied benefits of iRest. Based on current studies, the Defense Centers of Excellence have approved iRest as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine warranting continuing research in the treatment of PTSD. Additionally, the Army Surgeon General has listed Yoga Nidra as a Tier 1 approach to pain management in the military. To learn more about this guided meditation style, please visit the iRest Institute Official Website or email Jules to request a recording for home practice.
Many Apps exist for guided meditation, breathwork, movement, lectures and spiritual music such as sound baths, Kirtan, chants, etc. Jules regularly uses Insight Timer, but anyone that resonates with you is great! You might also try Headspace or Calm.
